2008 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Nissan Presea
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Presea. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1994 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Presea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
