1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Jetta (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
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 Volkswagen Jetta (235 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm). This means 1996 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Jetta |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |