2009 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 59 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
