2006 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 158 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Xterra 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, 2006 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Xterra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 2392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |