2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 159 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Nubira | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |