1999 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan Altima
When we compare the 1999 Honda Accord's and the 1999 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 1999 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 1999 Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 1999 Honda Accord and 1999 Nissan Altima have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1999 Honda Accord's and the 1999 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 1999 Honda Accord is a better car than the 1999 Nissan Altima.
1999 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan Altima Pricing
A used 1999 Honda Accord ranges from $1,994 to $6,996 while a used 1999 Nissan Altima is priced between $1,748 to $6,994.
1999 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan Altima Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1999 Honda Accord loses 39 percent of its value and the 1999 Nissan Altima loses 48.9 percent of its value. This means the 1999 Honda Accord retains 9.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1999 Nissan Altima.
1999 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan Altima Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 9.1 out of 10 while the Nissan Altima's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Nissan Altima being ranked 7 out of 13.
1999 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan Altima Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 9.2 out of 10. For the Nissan Altima the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Altima.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1999 Honda Accord’s base engine makes 135 horsepower, and the 1999 Nissan Altima base engine makes 150 horsepower. Both the Accord and the Altima are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 476 and 420 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1999 Honda Accord and the 1999 Nissan Altima have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1994 - 6996
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.389899
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1748 - 6994
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.488815
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.093944 / 10
Reliability:
9.181833 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.304271 / 10
Reliability:
8.212815 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
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1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
11 out of / 13Nissan Altima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1999 Honda Accord Trim Levels
Not yet available
1999 Nissan Altima Trim Levels
GLE, GXE, SE, SE Limited, XE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
135 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2888 lbs
Width:
70.3 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2859 lbs
Width:
69.1 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available