2007 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 727 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 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1802 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |