2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
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 Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara 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 Navara. 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, 2006 Nissan Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Navara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
