1996 Plymouth Breeze vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 36 kg more than 2013 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Plymouth Breeze has manual transmission. 1996 Plymouth Breeze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Breeze | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Breeze | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
