2008 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
