1984 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Primera is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Primera (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 648 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, 2006 Nissan Primera (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Primera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
