2009 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
