2009 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Sunny (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 178 kg more than 1996 Nissan Sunny.
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 (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1996 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Sunny |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |