1984 Nissan Patrol vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Nissan Patrol 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Patrol (94 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1280 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 Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Patrol 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, 1984 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Patrol | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2330 mm |
