1998 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Coupe (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Coupe.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Coupe | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
