1996 Acura Integra vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Acura Integra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura Integra weights approximately 144 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 1996 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1996 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 1996 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Acura Integra | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | Integra | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |