1996 Honda Today vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 555 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
