1990 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 17 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
