1981 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Nissan C 52
To start off, 1999 Nissan C 52 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan C 52 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan C 52 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan C 52 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan C 52 weights approximately 481 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 Nissan C 52 (354 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan C 52 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic. 1999 Nissan C 52 has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan C 52 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 1999 Nissan C 52 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | C 52 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1266 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2830 mm |
