1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 310 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Leopard | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Leopard | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2330 mm |