2008 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 339 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Quest.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2004 Nissan Quest
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord Quest
Year Released 2008 2004
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 3495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 325 Nm
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.1 mm 81 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1456 kg 1795 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3160 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 76 L