1988 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 20 would be higher. At 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 20 (97 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1976 Renault 20 (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 1976 Renault 20 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Renault 20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 1976 Renault 20 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | 20 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
