2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Primera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 182 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Primera |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |