2007 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 180 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 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
