2008 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
