2008 Nissan Primera vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
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 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Primera | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Primera | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
