2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa is newer by 5 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 352 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa. 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 2012 Nissan Versa. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Versa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1066 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 41 L |
