2009 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 438 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
