1994 GMC Typhoon vs. 1994 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1994 GMC Typhoon and 1994 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 GMC Typhoon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 GMC Typhoon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 GMC Typhoon should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 GMC Typhoon weights approximately 610 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 GMC Typhoon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 GMC Typhoon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 GMC Typhoon (474 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1994 GMC Typhoon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic. 1994 GMC Typhoon has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 GMC Typhoon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 GMC Typhoon | 1994 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Typhoon | Civic |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
