2000 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 534 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.
Because 2004 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra 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, 2004 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2004 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Xterra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |