2007 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Almera weights approximately 178 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2006 Nissan Almera
Make Honda Nissan
Model Civic Almera
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1768 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 118 HP
Torque 174 Nm 161 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 16.7:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1253 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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