2002 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 447 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Terrano II | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Terrano II | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2988 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |