1986 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1986 Honda Civic and 1986 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 126 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1986 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Passat |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2560 mm |