1990 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
