2004 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 104 kg more than 1982 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Nissan Skyline 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 1982 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, both vehicles can yield 149 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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