1990 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 304 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1994 Nissan Laurel 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 1994 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1994 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 1994 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
