1997 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1997 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Civic | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
