1992 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2012 Nissan Rogue 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 460 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Rogue 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 Rogue | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 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 | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4656 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
