2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 2001 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |
