2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Almera (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Almera weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Nissan Almera (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Almera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
