1996 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 8 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (149 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (305 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Bora |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |