2005 Honda Civic vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2005 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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
Make | Honda | NSU |
Model | Civic | Ro 80 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |