2006 Nissan Primera vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Primera (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 199 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 Nissan Primera (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Primera | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Primera | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |