2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP) has 169 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.

Because 2011 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 2011 Nissan Titan. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (350 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2011 Nissan Titan 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. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Nissan Titan 2010 Honda Civic
Make Nissan Honda
Model Titan Civic
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 148 HP
Torque 522 Nm 350 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1460 mm


 

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