1988 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 9 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 769 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Civic | Aurora |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |