2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 467 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.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Murano. 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, 2007 Nissan Murano (360 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano 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 Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
