2005 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Parati. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Parati would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Parati (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 295 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Parati.
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 (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Parati.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1995 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Parati |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
