1987 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 197 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1994 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1097 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
