2003 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (139 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Civic | 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
