1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Seat Inca Kombi were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Civic 1996 Seat Inca Kombi
Make Honda Seat
Model Civic Inca Kombi
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1588 cc 1391 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 127 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1210 kg 1035 kg


 

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