1986 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1996 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 10 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 260 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
