2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
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 Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 1,997 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 Maxima weights approximately 6 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 (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 73.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |