2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Altima weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Altima | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1305 kg |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |