2000 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 12 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 174 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 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Juke. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Juke |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |