1995 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. (119 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corsica has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corsica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corsica | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corsica | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |