1988 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 1,797 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 430 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1797 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
