1988 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 600 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 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
