Altima Coupe vs Accord Coupe?

[silverdragonjww]

Hey guys...new to the board...I've been looking for a new car and it's narrowed down to the 2008 Accord coupe and the 2008 Altima coupe (both with the biggest engines available and with generally most of the options selected).

Does anyone know of any major differences between the two that would push me one way or another? They seemed faily evenly matched, right down to the 2hp difference and about $500. So any thoughts?

[mikemart]

I'm a lifetime honda driver. I was seriously considering the 08 accord coupe. I think the sportier design of the Altima Coupe is what finally tilted the scale. I think the Accord coupe is pretty sweet. I do not like the back end; too plain. The inside looks like the interior of a new civic with some euro influence. Not my cup of tea. (I hate the steering wheel!!)

For a while I was worried that I would regret not waiting for the 08 accord, but after seeing the back end and the interior, I'm glad I opted to order an A/C.

Honda will always be a super reliable car; that's a give-in. Nissan has built quite a reputation of its own these past years as well. In my town, there are SO MANY Nissan's (mostly a/Sedans, Muranos and pickups) that it must say something about customer satisfaction.

[turbocoupe]

The Accord cost more and is heavier. The 4-cly Accord coupe weighs 188Lbs more than the 2.5 Altima coupe. The V 6 Accord coupe is almost 300Lbs heavier that the V 6 Altima coupe! I feel sure that when the Auto magazines test the Accord coupe, the Altima coupe will beat it in 0 to 60 times and the ¼ mile. T C

[Vhernandez919]

My brother wanted me to wait for the 2008 accord coupe. He drives a Honda. I went on-line and found some spy pictures, I must say the looks won me over. And plus, Theres tooooooo many of them on the road (later models that is). My parents had a Nissan and they never had any complaints.

It's up to you, Which one is more your style?

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Drive both. That will make up your mind

[trick]

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Drive both. That will make up your mind

problem with hondas is that they are just lacking the style that the altima has it is fast and probly them same price and it looks a hell of a lot better

[Jaeger]

Accord Coupe is something like eight inches longer than the Altima Coupe. heck, it's larger than the Altima Sedan. Honda definitely has taken a "big is beautiful" approach with the new Accords. If that is your outlook, then the Accord might be for you.

Jaeger

[SHIFT_CR]

I think the design of the new accord coupe is quite attractive. I was going for the 08 Accord but then i saw the 08 Altima. I was in a rush to get a car, so i just went with the altima.

What i like more about the Altima is the LED screen on the gauges and the Sport Shift mode. The Altima has push buton start and intelligent key unlike the big ugly Honda keys. And the Altima's control column is more organized.

What i liked about the Accord (4 cyl) was it has more power then the Altima (4 cyl) and ivtec. V-tec is the sweetest thing ever. I had a 2000 Prelude and everytime i hit the vtec, it gives you a rush. I'm not sure about the ivtec though, might be less powerful.

The accord has the optional backup sensor which i find very useful and optional ground effect that the altima doesnt offer. I also like the accord because the audio includes a subwoofer and 6 cd changer on the EX. Also the Accord 4cyl comes with 17s while the Altima I4 comes with 16s rims and the Accord v6 comes with 18s while the Altima v6 comes with 17s. The longness of engine bay of the accord is what i like to, while the altima is shorter. If the altima had the long engine bay like the accord, i think it would look much better. I hate the control column for the accord though, just gives me a headache looking at it, so many buttons.

Test drive them both and see which one you like.

[KayaVibration]

Now that I have had a good look at the Accords website and have seen the commercials.....There is NO DOUBT we made the right choice w/ the purchase of the Alti Coupe. Not to sound biased but it's not even close in terms of style.

[Meder]

The accord coupe is actually bigger than last years accord sedan. The a/c is a more sportier drive while the accord coupe basically drives like a sedan.

Both will be great cars and no one can tell you which is best. If you are looking for a faster more sportier ride, the altima is the clear winner imo. It would be best for you to test drive both and decide.

[Goon]

I haven't driven an Accord yet, but by their exterior, they definitely made it a lot more aggressive with the shape of the windows angling upward from the bottom, while the Altima Coupe has always had that angle downward like the Nissan 350z and G, that's always been attractive imo.

Both exteriors are beautiful, but it's the interior that seems to get me on the way of the Altima Coupe. The screen seems easier to reach, than the Accord that looks like it's way in the back. The controls seem easier in the A/C, and I'm a big fan of being a small vehicle, so the Accord would be great for something roomier, and a larger trunk.

I had a Toyota Solara in the past, and the trunk is what I really missed, but it really has trained me to be more aware of space and packing, when I have to move from one location to another.

I can't say for how the drive of the Accord will feel, but I enjoy driving my Altima around. It feels like driving an actually coupe. I didn't like the sound coming from the exhaust during acceleration, and trying to figure out how to make that a lil more appealing.

Overall, I'm really satisfied with my decision, which wasn't base on comparing two vehicles. It's the exterior that caught me, and interior. My friend had Nissans, and I love how sturdy drive felt. It was easy to figure my way around the consoles, and I definitely get people asking me what type of car it is. :p

[AltiCoupeDriver]

Accord Coupe is something like eight inches longer than the Altima Coupe. heck, it's larger than the Altima Sedan. Honda definitely has taken a "big is beautiful" approach with the new Accords. If that is your outlook, then the Accord might be for you.

Jaeger

I noticed that too, it looks huge. IMO The Altima Coupe has the looks and will most likely out perform the Accord Coupe. Also there aren't too many Alitma Coupes on the road but there are a ton of Accord Coupes (older models).

[LegendRacer]

The accord has some nicer features, but for me the looks is not as great as the altima coupe...and if ur buying the V6 for both the models the difference in starting price for the v6 is 4grand difference

but the accord comes with more stuff then the A/C cause they include leather, 6cd, 18inch rims, and some other stuff

but im not exactly sure with these facts so dont flame me :P

[Cali 2 Balti G]

I think this was one of the styling inspirations for the Accord. Can you tell what car this is?



Accord

Someone noted that the Accord is 8 inches longer - this could be important if you travel with adults in the back seat. I'm not sure I like the front of the Accord but from the side I think it looks more aggresive and stylish than the Altima.

IT looks a little more upmarket with the chrome surround on the side windows just like on the "inspiration" car. They couldn't just outright copy the exact shapes and profiles so I think that is why you see the rear window slope up instead of down.

Some of the Accord side profile remind me of the bmw 645 coupe or the maybe the original Lexus SC coupe. My prior car was a Lexus LS400 which was styled like the big S class Mercedes - but with the added bonus of reliability and low maintanence.

But I think it is clear the first photo was the inspiration for the new Honda Accord's Style.
Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 8:22 AM 9/16/2007

[generic808]

Cali, I think you're right. They really did knock-off of the first car. Even down to the wheels. That's one of the things I really like about Nissan; they're very innovative in design. You won't see any Nissan bootleg off of another vehicle.

[Meder]

They are nice looking cars, I just think the altima blows them away though. I love the look of the altima. Honda will most likely have a much higher grade interior than the nissan though.

[Goon]

I never talked about the design of the back of the Altima, but the one review talked about it the back of a BMW Z3/4, which does remind me of that, especially when I drive it. Having a Z3, and looking through the side mirrors to see the curve of the side of the trunk, makes it feel very compact.

Other than that, everything Nissan has down feels very innovative all right.

[phakfear]

I for one am glad there isn't chrome on the windows. That may make it more luxurious but not more sporty. Fine on a sedan, not a coupe. That goes for the door handles too.

[Cali 2 Balti G]

No responses to what the first car is?

[SHIFT_COUPE]

No responses to what the first car is?

Mercedes CL Coupe

[tsigoloeg]

No responses to what the first car is?

Heh, if you want to make a game of it you'll need to resave the photos you pirate from another website so people can't right-click on it and view properties: "mbusa, CL coupe" ROFL

[MinisterofDOOM]

No responses to what the first car is?

As Shift_coupe said, it's a MB CL-class.Eh...I don't see the resemblance. They're both coupes, but the similarities end there. The Accord retains a lot of the budget-look traits that made the last Accord so cheap looking (the chubby-flare fenders might as well be last-gen carryover panels). The CL has a classier profile with a MUCH more attractive b-pillar and rear deck and looks much slimmer and sexier.

Interesting that you would bring up the CL-class, though...I've always thought the CL-class looks like a pretty unapologetic copy of an older Honda--one that even shares it's name (and one that is a strong front runner for number one ugliest car ever made).

[Cali 2 Balti G]

Heh, if you want to make a game of it you'll need to resave the photos you pirate from another website so people can't right-click on it and view properties: "mbusa, CL coupe" ROFL

If you had to cheat - then you obviously don't know your cars

[Cali 2 Balti G]

As Shift_coupe said, it's a MB CL-class.Eh...I don't see the resemblance. They're both coupes, but the similarities end there. The Accord retains a lot of the budget-look traits that made the last Accord so cheap looking (the chubby-flare fenders might as well be last-gen carryover panels). The CL has a classier profile with a MUCH more attractive b-pillar and rear deck and looks much slimmer and sexier.

Interesting that you would bring up the CL-class, though...I've always thought the CL-class looks like a pretty unapologetic copy of an older Honda--one that even shares it's name (and one that is a strong front runner for number one ugliest car ever made).

We'll have to agree to disagree on that one - the pictures tell the whole story you can see where the Honda mimicked some of the styling signature. Japanese automakers often mimic premium brands like BMW and Mercedes. Look at the side market lights, the rims , the overall shape aside from the C pillar.

You mention the Benz having a much more attractive B pillar - here is where you are wrong. The Benz has no B pillar This is a styling/structural signature that is not easy to copy. One that can be expected in a $100,000 vehicle and not most $30,000 vehicles.

[MinisterofDOOM]

You mention the Benz having a much more attractive B pillar - here is where you are wrong. The Benz has no B pillar This is a styling/structural signature that is not easy to copy. One that can be expected in a $100,000 vehicle and not most $30,000 vehicles.

Yeah...I meant c-pillar. Late...tired...letters...yeah.

[USAF_G35_Guy]

I think this was one of the styling inspirations for the Accord. Can you tell what car this is?



Accord

It is true, the Accord may have stole it's nose design, but the A$$ design is clearly robbed from the G Baby!



My G



It's all about Da Booty

[Dexion]

The Accord cost more and is heavier. The 4-cly Accord coupe weighs 188Lbs more than the 2.5 Altima coupe. The V 6 Accord coupe is almost 300Lbs heavier that the V 6 Altima coupe! I feel sure that when the Auto magazines test the Accord coupe, the Altima coupe will beat it in 0 to 60 times and the ¼ mile. T C

Hmm we shall see, the 07 Camry V6 runs better times than the Altima and its 200lbs heaver and has an automatic. I've seen a video of a Camry doing 5.5sec's to 60

[Plastics]

Well, a sunny afternoon, I found myself in the Honda dealer saying hello to them ( I bought a Honda Civic EX from them 8 months ago).

The Honda guys found out that I have the new 08 Altima Coupe 3.5SE Premium CVT and gave me the keys to a new 08 Honda Accord Coupe EX (electric blue) for the afternoon...only catch is that I have to give them the honest opinion on the Accord Coupe compare to the Altima Coupe.

First, styling ---to each his/her own. Let you eyes judge which you like best.

Second, Size- the Accord Coupe is about 10-15% bigger than the Altima Coupe in all dimisions. which is either good or bad depending on how you look at it. If you want a coupe with a lot of room, the Accord is for you. If you want a coupe that is tight (feels a bit more sporty) than take the Altima.

Third -Fit and Finish - I have to say the Accord is somewhat better than the Altima. Seams are tighter. The controls seem to have a more precision feel.

Fourth - Steering - again the Honda is better and more direct.

Fifth - Power - The Accord seems to pull off the line better. (maybe the first gear is lower???) But after 30 mph, forget about it...the Altima would pull like crazy and would easily outrun the Accord. On the highway, the Altima has all kinds of power for passing. While the Accord needs to downshift to get out of econo-mode. Power goes to the Altima.

Sixth - Ride - the accord is smoother. the Altima feels a bit more sporty. Depends on what kind of ride you like

Seventh - Handling- tie here...seems about the same.

A couple of other things the Accord outshines the Altima is the stereo. I have the optional Bose 9 speaker system, but the Accord just sounds cleaner with more stereo seperation. The Accord sunroof opens all the way (The Altima only opens 2/3 ...really, check yours out).

I think the Accord Coupe is going to attract a differnet set of customer compare to the Altima Coupe. You wouldn't want the Altima coupe to carry back seat passenger more than once per week. The Altima is sportier. The backseat is of no use for me, other than a place to put my breifcase.

So, any comments are welcome.

Plastics 08 3.5 SE Premium Coupe CVT

[generic808]

Hmm we shall see, the 07 Camry V6 runs better times than the Altima and its 200lbs heaver and has an automatic. I've seen a video of a Camry doing 5.5sec's to 60

Uhhh...No N/A Camry will ever run 0-60 in 5.5 sec!! Maybe the clip you saw was a turbo or S/C Camry. That's basically the same time as a WRX STi and Lancer EVO; A stock Camry will never come close to those cars. EVER.

[crystale]

I also had the same problem. The altima has a better tech package with camera/push button start/.... The honda is for the fake coupe buyer. I test drove both and felt the altima handled better.

'08 black on black coupe 3.5 fully loaded w/ spoiler:)