2001 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Nissan Patrol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 135 L |
