1986 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,953 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 134 kg more than 1986 Honda Accord.
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, 1986 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Accord | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1953 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |