2001 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 174 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
