2006 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 602 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Armada |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |