2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 873 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (170 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Almera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |