1996 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 70 kg more 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 Honda Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1997 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
