2000 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 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 34 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 345 kg more than 1986 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
