2000 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 460 kg more than 1972 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1972 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
