2009 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2013 Nissan Rogue is newer by 4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Rogue. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 381 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, 2013 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2013 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
