1988 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 2007 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 2007 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
