1988 Honda Concerto vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Concerto | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Concerto | Civic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
