2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 3 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 436 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2009 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Altima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |