1990 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sparky is newer by 15 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sparky weights approximately 44 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 2005 Toyota Sparky has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Sparky will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Sparky |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 79.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |