1999 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 7 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 700 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.
Because 2006 Nissan Quest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Quest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Quest |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 328 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3160 mm |