1984 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corsica is newer by 5 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Corsica. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 380 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corsica (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1989 Chevrolet Corsica has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Corsica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1989 Chevrolet Corsica | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Corsica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |