2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1237 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.
Because 2013 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2013 Nissan Titan 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. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Titan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1946 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |