2007 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Infiniti J30
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Infiniti J30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Infiniti J30 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Infiniti J30 (211 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 320 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 1996 Infiniti J30. 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, 1996 Infiniti J30 (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1996 Infiniti J30 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. 1996 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1996 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Civic | J30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
