2002 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 181 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2000 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Pickup |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |