Nissan Altima Vs. Honda Accord

Oct 29, 2021

If you’re looking for a great daily driver in Livingston, the Nissan Altima and the Honda Accord are two of the most popular mid-size sedans you should consider. Both cars offer a comfortable driving experience and dependable safety features at an affordable price tag. So, what should you choose between the two? Read on to learn more.

Power and Performance

The 2021 Honda Accord comes with a standard 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine with 192 horsepower. For more heft, there is the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine with 252 horsepower. The 2021 Nissan Altima is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine with 188 horsepower. There is also an optional 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine with 248 horsepower. Both car models use continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

While both car models provide nearly similar levels of engine power and the same CVT, the Nissan Altima takes its performance level a little further with an optional intelligent all-wheel-drive system (AWD), something the Honda Accord sorely lacks.

Winner: 2021 Nissan Altima

Safety

Both car models have garnered a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Both offer similar standard safety features like emergency braking and collision warning.

Winner: Tie

Price

Prices at the base and top-level trim show that the 2021 Nissan Altima is more affordable than the 2021 Honda Accord with the latter scoring a single point for its cheaper performance level trim.

2021 Honda Accord Trims

LX (Base) – $24,970
Sport (Performance) – $27,430
Touring (Premium Luxury) – $36,900

2021 Nissan Altima Trims

S (Base) – $24,550
SR VC-Turbo™ (Performance) – $30,900
Platinum (Premium Luxury) – $34,250

Winner: 2021 Nissan Altima

While both cars offer almost the same features and benefits, the 2021 Nissan Altima manages to inch ahead by a slim margin. If you’re not quite convinced, then try it out for yourself. Contact Nissan of Cookeville today for a test drive.