2001 Nissan Fusion vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Fusion would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 649 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

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 Fusion (372 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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