2009 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
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 X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 176 kg more than 2001 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
