2005 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Nissan Violet

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,666 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 343 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Nissan Violet 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 1979 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (133 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.

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