1993 Plymouth Colt 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 Plymouth Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Colt would be higher. At 1,833 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Colt. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 9 kg more than 2012 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 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Colt. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Colt | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Colt | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1833 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1216 kg |
