1986 Honda Integra vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 Honda Integra.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Integra | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Integra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
