2006 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 2 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 201 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Nubira (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Nubira | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Nubira | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1322 kg | 1121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
