1990 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Camry. (83 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Camry weights approximately 144 kg more than 1990 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, 1985 Toyota Camry (164 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1985 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Camry |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |