1996 Honda Today vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 610 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 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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