1984 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Renault 25
To start off, 1990 Renault 25 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault 25 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 25 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. 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, 1990 Renault 25 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1990 Renault 25 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | 25 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |