1988 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 8 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 500 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.
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, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1996 Plymouth Breeze | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Civic | Breeze |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |