2007 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
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 Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Stanza (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
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, 1981 Nissan Stanza (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1981 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Stanza |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |