1985 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 102 kg more than 1990 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 (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
