2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Frontier and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier. 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Frontier | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |