1987 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 8 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 820 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Civic | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2900 mm |
