2020 Honda Accord vs 2021 Nissan Maxima
Overview | |
MSRP$24,270 | MSRP$37,090 |
Average price$23,405 | Average price$24,236 |
Listings1437 | Listings460 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Honda Accord Reviews SummaryMary Walton’s “Car: A Drama of the American Workplace” details the development of the 1996 Ford Taurus from sketch to series production. The car was a legendary flop, a collage of compromise. Walton’s book explains why, and in juicy detail. Bringing a new or redesigned vehicle to market isn’t easy, even if Honda makes it look that way. The 2020 Honda Accord Touring is the family sedan perfected, from its rakish good looks and delightful driving dynamics to its huge back seat and giant trunk. The 2020 Honda Accord also boasts plenty of tech, including Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and adaptive cruise control. Sure, you can quibble with a few things related to the 2020 Accord. After all, no car is perfect. But the Honda Accord Touring sure does come close in so many of the ways that matter most, from usability to mpg. | |
2021 Nissan Maxima Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Nissan Maxima celebrates 40 years on sale, making it one of the oldest Japanese automotive nameplates in continuous use. While it’s impressive for any model to survive four decades, the Maxima has spent most of its history mired in mediocrity. The Nissan Maxima name first appeared in 1981 as a rebranding of the Datsun 810 sedan. The original Maxima/810 was a true enthusiast’s car, boasting rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a sporty character that led Nissan to declare it a “four-door sports car.” However, that only lasted for a few years. With its first redesign for the 1985 model year, the Maxima switched to front-wheel drive (FWD) and was positioned as Nissan’s flagship sedan. It’s been that way ever since. Nissan has continued to gesture in the direction of that original RWD model, but for most of its 40 years, the Maxima has been a slightly sportier alternative to full-size sedans like the Toyota Avalon, rather than a BMW beater. So it is with the current, eighth-generation, Maxima, which debuted for the 2016 model year. It enters the 2021 model year with few changes, the most significant being a 40th Anniversary Edition option package for the top Platinum trim level, which sits above the base SV and mid-range SR trim levels. That’s what we test drove for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 192 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 300 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower192 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City30 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 192 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 300 hp V6 |
Torque192 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower192 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.7 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3131 lbs | Curb Weight3612 lbs |
Height57.1 in | Height56.5 in |
Length192.2 in | Length192.8 in |
Width73.3 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase109.3 in |
Maximum Payload1168 lbs | Maximum Payload1073 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,270 | $37,090 |
Average price | $23,405 | $24,236 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Mary Walton’s “Car: A Drama of the American Workplace” details the development of the 1996 Ford Taurus from sketch to series production. The car was a legendary flop, a collage of compromise. Walton’s book explains why, and in juicy detail. Bringing a new or redesigned vehicle to market isn’t easy, even if Honda makes it look that way. The 2020 Honda Accord Touring is the family sedan perfected, from its rakish good looks and delightful driving dynamics to its huge back seat and giant trunk. The 2020 Honda Accord also boasts plenty of tech, including Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and adaptive cruise control. Sure, you can quibble with a few things related to the 2020 Accord. After all, no car is perfect. But the Honda Accord Touring sure does come close in so many of the ways that matter most, from usability to mpg. | The 2021 Nissan Maxima celebrates 40 years on sale, making it one of the oldest Japanese automotive nameplates in continuous use. While it’s impressive for any model to survive four decades, the Maxima has spent most of its history mired in mediocrity. The Nissan Maxima name first appeared in 1981 as a rebranding of the Datsun 810 sedan. The original Maxima/810 was a true enthusiast’s car, boasting rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a sporty character that led Nissan to declare it a “four-door sports car.” However, that only lasted for a few years. With its first redesign for the 1985 model year, the Maxima switched to front-wheel drive (FWD) and was positioned as Nissan’s flagship sedan. It’s been that way ever since. Nissan has continued to gesture in the direction of that original RWD model, but for most of its 40 years, the Maxima has been a slightly sportier alternative to full-size sedans like the Toyota Avalon, rather than a BMW beater. So it is with the current, eighth-generation, Maxima, which debuted for the 2016 model year. It enters the 2021 model year with few changes, the most significant being a 40th Anniversary Edition option package for the top Platinum trim level, which sits above the base SV and mid-range SR trim levels. That’s what we test drove for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 192 hp I4 | 3.5L 300 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 5500 rpm | 300 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 30 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 192 hp I4 | 3.5L 300 hp V6 |
Torque | 192 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 5500 rpm | 300 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.7 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3131 lbs | 3612 lbs |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 192.2 in | 192.8 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 109.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1168 lbs | 1073 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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