2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2010 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |