2001 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 810 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | President |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |