2009 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corsica (119 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1995 Chevrolet Corsica has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Corsica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1995 Chevrolet Corsica | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Corsica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |