2005 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Nissan Sunny

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 Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 35 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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Sunny. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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