1984 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 22 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), 2006 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Trajet (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 1081 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, 2006 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2006 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Trajet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
