2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira and 2007 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Nubira | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |
