2009 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 328 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Pintara |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |