1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 925 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Caprice | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |