1996 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 16 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 43 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 (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Venga |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1253 kg |