2006 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Maxima | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
