2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
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 Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan 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 2008 Nissan Titan. 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
