2005 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Nissan C 52
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan C 52. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan C 52 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan C 52 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan C 52 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan C 52 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan C 52 weights approximately 170 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan C 52 (354 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan C 52 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 1999 Nissan C 52 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. 1999 Nissan C 52 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1999 Nissan C 52 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | C 52 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1266 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
