2006 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2010 Nissan Frontier
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord Frontier
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 3952 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 16.5:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 80 L


 

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