2008 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Laurel would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Accord and 2000 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 3 kg more than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2000 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
