1987 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 25 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1055 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Sienna |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3030 mm |