2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 23 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
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, 2007 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2007 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Xterra | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Xterra | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |