2001 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 565 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 1973 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | President |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |