2004 Nissan Pickup vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 500 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2004 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan Pickup | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Pickup | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |