1988 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 343 would be higher. Both 1988 Honda Civic and 1974 Volvo 343 are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 343 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1974 Volvo 343 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Volvo 343. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343. 1974 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | 343 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |