1988 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Daewoo Tocsa
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Tocsa is newer by 24 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daewoo Tocsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daewoo Tocsa (148 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Tocsa should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Daewoo Tocsa (320 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm). This means 2012 Daewoo Tocsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 2012 Daewoo Tocsa 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. 2012 Daewoo Tocsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 2012 Daewoo Tocsa | |
| Make | Honda | Daewoo |
| Model | Civic | Tocsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
