1972 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Nissan Serena

To start off, 1999 Nissan Serena is newer by 27 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Serena (172 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Serena weights approximately 1014 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 1999 Nissan Serena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena 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, 1999 Nissan Serena (403 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.

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