1996 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 1996 Honda Civic and 1986 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 200 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |