2011 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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 40 more horse power than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan X-Trail | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | X-Trail | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
