2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Grand Livina
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Nissan Grand Livina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Grand Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Grand Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Nissan Grand Livina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Grand Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Grand Livina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Grand Livina | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Grand Livina |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |