1999 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 5 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (167 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 504 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Xterra (334 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (166 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
