1984 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 195 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Nissan Fairlady 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 1969 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |