1975 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 664 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Civic | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Juke |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 188 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
