1989 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 206 kg more than 1989 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Bluebird. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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