2008 Honda Civic vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 144 kg more than 1971 NSU Ro 80.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU Ro 80. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
Make | Honda | NSU |
Model | Civic | Ro 80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |