1994 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 235 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 1995 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic. 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Civic | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |