1997 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 1997 Honda Civic and 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 550 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Civic | 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Civic | Aurora |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |