1999 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 8 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 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 329 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 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Honda Civic (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
