2005 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,568 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 164 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, 1996 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Skyline |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 139 Nm | 367 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1260 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |