1988 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Celica weights approximately 245 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, 1998 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1998 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Celica |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |