2008 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 3 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 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 146 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Cube |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
