1996 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 53 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, 1996 Honda Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |