2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1251 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (153 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Almera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |