1989 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1989 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Civic | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
