1990 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 96 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Passat | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |