2006 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Almera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1597 cc |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
