2004 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 7 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 284 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 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Juke |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |