1990 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 107 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Santana |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |