1988 Renault 19 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 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,763 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 19 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Renault 19 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 19 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | 19 | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1763 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1052 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |