1973 Renault 12 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 366 kg more than 1973 Renault 12. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 12. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1973 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1973 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Renault 12 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | 12 | Civic |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |