2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 705 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano 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, 2008 Nissan Terrano (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Terrano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2956 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |