2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |