2004 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Trailrunner would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Trailrunner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Trailrunner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner 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, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner (200 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Trailrunner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1997 Nissan Trailrunner | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Trailrunner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
