2001 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 374 kg more than 1990 Nissan Micra. 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, 2001 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1990 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |