1988 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2002 Toyota Allion is newer by 14 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Allion (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Toyota Allion 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, 2002 Toyota Allion 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, 2002 Toyota Allion (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 2002 Toyota Allion 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. 2002 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Allion |
Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |