1999 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Presea weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Presea. (135 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1997 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Presea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
