2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 280 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Altima | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1294 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
