1992 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 239 kg more than 1992 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, 2012 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Civic | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Cube |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
