1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 450 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |