1981 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, both 1981 Honda Civic and 1981 Renault 9 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 9 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 1981 Renault 9 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | 9 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |