2010 Nissan Patrol vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (280 HP) has 142 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1583 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (399 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2010 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Patrol | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Patrol | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
