1972 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1973 Nissan President is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 927 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Nissan President 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Civic | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | President |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |