2011 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 1988 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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