2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Quest | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1198 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
