1996 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Ford Laser
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 Ford Laser. 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, 1996 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Laser. 1990 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1990 Ford Laser | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Laser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |