Honda Accord (1989 – 1993) vs Nissan Maxima (1989 – 1995): specs compared
The Nissan Maxima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 150 hp. The Honda Accord is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 8.7 s. The Nissan Maxima has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 212 km/h. The Honda Accord uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,374 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Nissan Maxima is 81 mm longer than the Honda Accord.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord
1989 – 1993
|
Nissan
Maxima
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1993 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 150 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 198 Nm | 248 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 13.5 s | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 212 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,150 – 1,335 kg | 1,374 – 1,380 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.