1990 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 54 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 159 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
