Acura vs. Nissan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Nissan contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Nissan cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Nissan brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality, reliability and safety. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Nissan, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Nissan the overall advantage over Acura.

Acura versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Nissan offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Acura and Nissan have the same towing capacity.

Acura versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Acura and Nissan tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.