1994 Nissan Sunny vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 22 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny.
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, 1994 Nissan Sunny (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Sunny | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sunny | Civic |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
