2009 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
