2008 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,797 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 224 kg more than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Sunny |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |