1990 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 302 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, 1996 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |