2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2008 Nissan Tiida 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 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Tiida |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
