1986 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 17 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1050 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, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
