1988 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, 1989 Renault 19 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19.
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, 1989 Renault 19 (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1989 Renault 19 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | 19 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |