2012 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 765 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Frontier | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Frontier | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1919 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
