1973 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 695 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Leopard 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 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
