1996 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 1997 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1997 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1997 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1997 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1997 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
