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 219 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 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 846 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 rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan 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 Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Titan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |