1988 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 600 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
