1984 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2005 Nissan Frontier 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Frontier (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 586 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 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
