Honda Accord Euro (1998 – 2005) vs Nissan Altima (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Nissan Altima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 154 hp against 147 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.9 s. The Honda Accord Euro has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,325 kg. At 4,661 mm, the Nissan Altima is 61 mm longer than the Honda Accord Euro.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord Euro
1998 – 2005
|
Nissan
Altima
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2005 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 147 hp | 154 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 210 Nm | 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 12.2 s | 8.2 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 210 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 9.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,360 kg | 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.