1994 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Honda Civic

To start off, both 1994 Honda Accord 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 95 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.

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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Honda Accord 1994 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Civic
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 173 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 5100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1400 mm


 

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