2006 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 5551 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 140 L |