1990 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Primera is newer by 16 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Primera. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 461 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, 2006 Nissan Primera (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Primera |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |