1984 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2009 Renault Thalia is newer by 25 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) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Thalia weights approximately 200 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) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Thalia |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1639 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2473 mm |