1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Micra 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Micra weights approximately 188 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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 46 L |