1996 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2007 Hyundai H100 is newer by 11 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 2,607 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai H100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai H100. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai H100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Hyundai H100 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 2007 Hyundai H100. 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, 2007 Hyundai H100 (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai H100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2007 Hyundai H100 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | H100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
