2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Nissan Altima (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3491 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |