1998 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 1998 Honda Civic and 2012 Kia Venga are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 755 kg more than 1998 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, 2012 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Venga |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1710 kg |
