2002 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Marcia (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 504 kg more than 2002 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, 1996 Hyundai Marcia (188 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1996 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Hyundai Marcia has manual transmission. 1996 Hyundai Marcia 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 | 1996 Hyundai Marcia | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Marcia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 188 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |