1988 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 21 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1988 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, 2009 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | i30 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
