2009 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 97 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 1997 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (160 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Rasheen has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Rasheen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
