1996 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Camry. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 Toyota Camry. 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 (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (137 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry. 1992 Toyota Camry 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. 1992 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Camry |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |