1971 NSU Ro 80 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 NSU Ro 80.
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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 NSU Ro 80 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | NSU | Honda |
Model | Ro 80 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1320 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 30 L |