1996 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 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 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 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 | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |