1996 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 236 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Condor |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |