1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Caprice | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |