1976 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Nova weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic.
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, 1976 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 1990 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Nova |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |
