1985 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 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, 1985 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |