1999 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1999 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II 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 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Terrano II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Terrano II | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Terrano II | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
