1996 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 9 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. 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, 1996 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.

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