1987 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 23 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 830 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R 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, 2010 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2779 mm |
