2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera is newer by 5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Primera (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Primera weights approximately 142 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Primera. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Primera |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |