2009 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 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, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |