1972 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Altima is newer by 35 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), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Nissan Altima (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Altima |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |
