1994 Nissan Sunny vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 193 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 (148 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Sunny | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sunny | Civic |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
