1984 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 530 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.
Because 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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 1989 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |