2010 Nissan Xterra vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Xterra and 2010 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP) has 123 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 596 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Xterra 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 2010 Nissan Xterra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Xterra | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
