2009 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sentra | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 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 | 1442 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
