2007 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 448 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. 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 1990 Nissan Santana. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Santana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
