2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai

To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 437 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.

Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2007 Nissan Qashqai
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord Qashqai
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 1582 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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