1980 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 715 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Serena (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Serena |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2740 mm |
