1993 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Corsica. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 24 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corsica. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corsica has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corsica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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