1996 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 2007 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
