2000 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Note
To start off, 2008 Nissan Note is newer by 8 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Note (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Note weights approximately 32 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, 2008 Nissan Note (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Note | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Note |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |