1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |