2002 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 759 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | President |
Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |