1984 Honda Civic vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 410 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.
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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | Civic | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |
