1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Acura RL
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Acura RL were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura RL weights approximately 673 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, 1996 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1996 Acura RL 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. 1996 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Acura RL | |
Make | Honda | Acura |
Model | Civic | RL |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |