2006 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
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 Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
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, 2006 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Prairie |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1485 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
