1988 Holden Camira vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Camira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Holden Camira. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 127 kg more than 1988 Holden Camira. 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, 1988 Holden Camira (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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