2009 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 521 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Altima | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Altima | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
