2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 1400 would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Nissan 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
