2003 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. Both 2003 Daewoo Nubira and 2009 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. 2003 Daewoo Nubira has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Nubira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daewoo Nubira | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Nubira | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |