2009 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 68 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
