1996 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 325 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
