1987 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 26 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1530 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 2013 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Titan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3550 mm |
