2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail

To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.

Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2008 Honda Accord (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2008 Nissan X-Trail
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord X-Trail
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 2184 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 268 HP 134 HP
Torque 337 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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