1992 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Holden Barina
To start off, both 1992 Honda Civic and 1992 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 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 210 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 (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 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. 1992 Holden Barina has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Civic | 1992 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Civic | Barina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
