1984 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 935 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 2005 Infiniti M 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 2005 Infiniti M. 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, 2005 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Civic | M |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
