1988 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Honda Accord
To start off, 2000 Honda Accord is newer by 12 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Accord weights approximately 460 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, 2000 Honda Accord (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 2000 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 188 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
