1998 Nissan President vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP) has 129 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 570 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | President | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 394 Nm | 174 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |