1973 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea is newer by 22 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Presea (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Presea weights approximately 285 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.
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, 1995 Nissan Presea (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Presea |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |