2004 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 55 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 173 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 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 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.

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