2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2011 Nissan Livina is newer by 5 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Livina weights approximately 254 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Livina. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2011 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 | 2011 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Livina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1597 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 | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |