1990 Nissan Presea vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Nissan Presea (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Nissan Presea 2011 Honda Civic
Make Nissan Honda
Model Presea Civic
Year Released 1990 2011
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1460 mm