2006 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 6 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1207 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |