2009 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Maxima (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 191 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.
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, 1993 Nissan Maxima (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Maxima 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 | 1993 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 253 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |