2000 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 86 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Santana |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |