1996 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2011 Hyundai H1 is newer by 15 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2011 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | H1 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
