2005 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 274 kg more than 1986 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2210 mm |