1988 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |