1996 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 2,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. 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, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1992 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
