1992 Holden Barina vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1992 Holden Barina and 1992 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1992 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 264 kg more than 1992 Holden Barina. 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, 1992 Honda Civic (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Barina | 1992 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Barina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2380 mm |
