1987 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 530 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Because 1990 Nissan Vanette 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 1990 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1990 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2080 mm |
