2005 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Venturi Coupe

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Venturi Coupe 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 1986 Venturi Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1986 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1986 Venturi Coupe 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.

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