1986 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 25 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 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic.

Because 2011 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic. 2011 Kia Borrego 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. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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