2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Maxima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 342 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |