1987 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is newer by 9 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 395 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
