2002 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2010 Nissan Titan 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. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Titan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 106 L |
