1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Nissan Terrano (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
