2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Nissan Livina 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, 2008 Nissan Livina 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, 2008 Nissan Livina (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Livina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
