2007 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Laurel (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
