1989 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 42 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 1989 Honda Accord (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |