1992 Nissan Vanette vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 1992 Nissan Vanette 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 1992 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Vanette. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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