1995 Ford Probe vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Probe would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Ford Probe. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 42 kg more than 1995 Ford Probe. 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 Ford Probe (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Probe | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Probe | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |