2002 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Carina weights approximately 149 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 139 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |