1990 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Coupe 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 184 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 Hyundai Coupe (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1996 Hyundai Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
