1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 1978 Nissan Cedric 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 1978 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cedric | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Cedric | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
