2006 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 612 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Laurel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |