2008 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 469 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |