2009 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Nissan Chappo

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Chappo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Chappo would be higher. At 2,953 cc, 2001 Nissan Chappo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Chappo (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Chappo should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Chappo weights approximately 19 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2001 Nissan Chappo (359 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Chappo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2001 Nissan Chappo has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Chappo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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