1996 Honda Civic vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 17 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (355 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1409 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Sierra is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 2013 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Honda Civic | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Honda | GMC |
Model | Civic | Sierra |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1872 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |