2001 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Frontier |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 381 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |