1989 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 1989 Honda Civic and 1998 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 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 Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Civic | 1998 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 110 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |