1999 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Nissan Maxima

To start off, 2002 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 415 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 Nissan Maxima (335 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2002 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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