1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 24 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 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 690 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Nissan Maxima (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
