2007 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Holden Camira

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Camira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Holden Camira. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 1988 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Holden Camira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Holden Camira (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1988 Holden Camira has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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