1975 Nissan Skyline vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 340 kg more than 1975 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Nissan Skyline 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 1975 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.

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