1984 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe
To start off, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe is newer by 7 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe (123 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe weights approximately 225 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, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe (164 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Civic | Sports Coupe |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
