2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 3 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Cube weights approximately 121 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, 2008 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Cube |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1301 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |