2008 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 182 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.
Because 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Pathfinder | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
