1989 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, both 1989 Honda Civic and 1989 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 19 (92 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1989 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 Renault 19 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Civic | 1989 Renault 19 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | 19 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |