1990 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 159 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Acclaim | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
