1990 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1999 Nissan Almera is newer by 9 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Almera weights approximately 19 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1999 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Almera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2540 mm |
