1992 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 20 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 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 714 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, 2012 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Venga |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17:01 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 167 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 | 1710 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |