2007 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 82 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |