1984 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1996 Toyota Paseo is newer by 12 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Paseo. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 120 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Paseo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2390 mm |