Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord – Maintenance and Reliability Test When purchasing any vehicle, you want to drive off the lot knowing that your maintenance routine will be on a regular schedule with minimal surprises, and you’ll be able to rely on your vehicle for as long as you own it. To help you make informed decisions about your auto purchase, we compared two popular vehicles on the market, taking a look at their reliability and maintenance schedules to determine which would be the best purchase for your dollar. Honda Accord vs. Nissan Maxima The Honda Accord vs. Nissan Maxima are two very popular sedan-style cars with proven track records over the numerous years they’ve been on the market. Both vehicles offer seating for four to five passengers, come equipped with standard safety features and amenities, and offer good fuel economy to assist with cost savings of ownership. The differences between the vehicles are minimal, but can give customers an insight into what ownership will be like with maintenance costs and reliability factors. Here are some differences: •
Engine Performance – both feature 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engines, but the 2014 Honda Accord is slightly more powerful with an estimated 185hp vs. 182hp on the Nissan Maxima. • Fuel Economy – engine size can affect fuel economy, and when comparing Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord, the Maxima comes out slightly on top with an estimated 16lm/l and the accord only averaging 15km/l. • Seating Accommodations – leg room is important in any sedan, and the Nissan Maxima comes out to be a little larger than the Accord with 101/114cm available in front head room space and rear leg room in seating areas, compared to the Accord only offering 99/107.95 of head and leg room in the front and back. • Base Price – The Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord shows the Maxima coming out a little lower in base price than the 2014 Accord, and with the additional features the Maxima offers more value per dollar than the Accord.
Maintenance and Reliability In a survey of reliability, though the Maxima offers a few more features and more value per dollar than the Accord, the Accord came out to be more reliable in past models. 2013 models of the vehicles showed approximately 16 repair and maintenance trips in the Accord and 45 for the Maxima. Fewer trips were also made for repair and maintenance on older Accord models when compared to maintenance and repair trips for older Maxima models. Data hasn’t been released for the 2014 versions of the vehicles yet, as there isn’t enough information, but if the past repeats itself; data shows less maintenance required on an Accord over a Maxima. After speaking with experts, for power and performance, the Maxima was favoured due to the variable transmission option which offered greater fuel performance than the Accord. Many drivers have also noted the Maxima being easier to drive compared to the Honda, offering a more pleasant experience on the road. Often, the only way to determine which vehicle is the best option for your personal use is to testdrive them. At Essendon Nissan, we have numerous new and used Nissans on our lot to test-drive. You can determine how each would fit into your lifestyle. For more information on our models and financing, visit our Melbourne lot today or look over our website, http://www.essendonnissan.com.au to see what we offer.