2002 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 7 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (156 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 65 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Altima |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |