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 1,597 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1163 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, 2008 Nissan Almera (138 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2008 Nissan Almera 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. 2008 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Almera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
