2012 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2013 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Accord 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 (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Cube. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 241 kg more than 2013 Nissan Cube. 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 (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Cube. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Cube has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Cube will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Honda Accord | 2013 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Cube |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |