1986 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Xedos 6

To start off, 1997 Xedos 6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Xedos 6 weights approximately 240 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Xedos 6. 1997 Xedos 6 has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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