1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 655 kg more than 1979 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Step Wagon | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2330 mm |
