2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.

Because 2007 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (350 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2007 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Nissan Frontier 2010 Honda Civic
Make Nissan Honda
Model Frontier Civic
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3954 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 148 HP
Torque 381 Nm 350 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1460 mm


 

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