1976 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 37 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 741 kg more than 1976 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2776 mm |
