2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 117 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
