2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 222 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Because 2009 Honda Accord 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 2009 Honda Accord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano, 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, 2011 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Murano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 199 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |