1996 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Xedos 6
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Xedos 6 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Xedos 6 weights approximately 180 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, 1995 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1995 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Honda | Xedos |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |