1973 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 390 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
