2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 49 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.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |