2002 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 494 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (314 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Terrano II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Terrano II | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Terrano II | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
