1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Because 1989 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |