1992 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. 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 1 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 194 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Civic | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
