1989 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (133 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Honda Accord (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |