1983 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Note
To start off, 2008 Nissan Note is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Note (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Note weights approximately 382 kg more than 1983 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, 2008 Nissan Note (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Note |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |
