2007 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 423 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | President |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |