2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 581 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 2007 Nissan Hardbody is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (265 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |
