1989 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1989 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 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic. 2012 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Highlander |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |