2003 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 394 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. 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 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. 2003 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Naked | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Naked | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |