2004 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 234 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Santana |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |