1984 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 23 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1269 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 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Navara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
