2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 3 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2010 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Quest |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
