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The Honda Accord has been a class favorite for almost 50 years while the Nissan Altima is newer to the midsize car game. The 2021-year models of both cars promise great fuel efficiency, well-equipped interiors, and modern technology for the modern driver. Which sedan does it best? Compare the 2021 Honda Accord and 2021 Nissan Altima to find out.
You probably have a list of features in your head that a midsize car in 2021 should offer – smartphone connectivity, automatic climate control, push-button start, etc. While the Altima only offers some of these features in its base trim, the 2021 Honda Accord offers all of this and more. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto are standard in the 2021 Accord while Nissan actually removed these key features from the base 2021 Altima trim.
In addition to offering better features, the 2021 Honda Accord has five more cubic-feet of passenger space than the 2021 Altima. This extra space will be felt in the front row’s headroom and seat width and in the headroom and legroom in the rear row. Trunk space is important in any car, especially in a sedan. The 2021 Accord once again comes out on top with a 16.7 cubic-feet trunk over the Altima’s 15.4 cubic-feet trunk.
It’s often said that the Honda Accord is a driver’s car, and you can see that on paper and when you’re experiencing the Decatur roads from behind its wheel. The base powertrain in the 2021 Accord is a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine with 192 pound-feet of torque and 192 horsepower. A turbo 2.0-liter with 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque with a 10-speed automatic is available as is an extra efficient hybrid powertrain.
The 2021 Altima offers a base 2.5-liter engine with 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque and an available turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with 248 horsepower. A hybrid option is not available for the 2021 Altima. All options miss the high bar that the 2021 Honda Accord sets for midsize sedan driving.
Both the 2021 Honda Accord and the 2021 Nissan Altima come standard with a good list of driver assistance features. Standard features for the 2021 Accord include a driver drowsiness monitor, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control.
The 2021 Altima comes with automatic high beams, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and a driver drowsiness monitor. Once again, the 2021 Accord offers more than its competitor, making it the better value all around.
After seeing how the 2021 Honda Accord beats its competition, it’s easy to see why this sedan has enjoyed a nearly 50-year legacy of excellence all over the American roadways. If you’re ready to be part of the Accord’s long legacy, you can read more research on the 2021 Honda Accord and start shopping from our available Honda Accord models at Bob Brady Honda. If you have any questions while you shop, don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re here to serve you!
