1996 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy
To start off, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is newer by 7 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy (133 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 252 kg more than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy.
Because 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy (178 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy | |
| Make | Honda | Pininfarina |
| Model | Civic | Enjoy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1080 mm |
