2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 2,778 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (175 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 371 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (410 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Nitro | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1785 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |