2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
