2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 436 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Hardbody | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Hardbody | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2388 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |