1996 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 4 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 130 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, 2000 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2000 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
