1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (90 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Volkswagen Caddy (125 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
