2000 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 83 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1984 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Stanza |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |