1975 Nissan Skyline vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 41 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, 2012 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, 1975 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Skyline | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Skyline | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1186 kg |