2001 Nissan Altima vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Altima (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Altima weights approximately 462 kg more than 2004 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, 2001 Nissan Altima (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Nissan Altima | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Altima | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |