1980 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2001 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 21 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 815 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.
Because 2001 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Civic | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |