2005 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 489 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Nissan 300 ZX 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 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |