2001 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Armada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3140 mm |
