2002 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
