1996 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 290 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, 1995 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1995 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
