2003 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Civic | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
