2007 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Altima (170 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 9 kg more than 2004 Nissan Altima.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2004 Nissan Altima (237 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Altima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |