2009 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (154 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2000 Nissan Laurel 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 2000 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Laurel |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |