1988 Renault 21 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 166 kg more than 1988 Renault 21. 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 21 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | 21 | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |