2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 644 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 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Pickup |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |