2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (249 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1001 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2005 Nissan Patrol 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. 2005 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |
