1986 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
