2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan 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 Titan 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2009 Nissan Titan 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 Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 140 L |