2009 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
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 Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Presea. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 39 kg more than 1995 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, 2009 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Presea 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 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Presea |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |