2007 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Nissan Pickup 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 2002 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Pickup |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |