1985 Holden Camira vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Camira would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 Holden Camira. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Camira. (126 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Camira. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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