2002 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 6 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 189 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
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, 2008 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Altima |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |