2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |