1990 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1996 Toyota Previa 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Previa weights approximately 589 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 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1996 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Previa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |