1996 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2004 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 8 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 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 525 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.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
