1995 Honda Step Wagon 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 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Step Wagon | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
