2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 5 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 285 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.
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 Nissan Qashqai (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
