1984 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Honda Integra
To start off, 1988 Honda Integra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Integra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 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, 1988 Honda Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1988 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Integra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
