1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Dacia Sandero
To start off, 2008 Dacia Sandero is newer by 24 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 311 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Honda | Dacia |
| Model | Civic | Sandero |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
