2007 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Crew. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Nissan Crew. 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 1998 Nissan Crew. 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, 1998 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Crew |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
