2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 5 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 298 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan 370Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
