2001 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 484 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1988 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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