1990 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina 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, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 1990 Chevrolet Lumina 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. 1990 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lumina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
