1983 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 1989 Renault Espace is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault Espace (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault Espace weights approximately 415 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Espace |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
