2002 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Nubira (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Nubira | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Nubira | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
