1996 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Presea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
