2009 Nissan Murano 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 Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 116 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Murano | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
