2008 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 615 kg more than 1985 Nissan Micra.
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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1985 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |