2005 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 64 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.

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, 1992 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 1992 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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