2005 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 284 kg more than 1990 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 (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 1990 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic Civic
Year Released 2005 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1684 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 7000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 182 km/hour 209 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1026 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 45 L


 

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