1973 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 415 kg more than 1973 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Concerto |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1168 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2540 mm |