1989 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 19 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. At 2,436 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Condor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2436 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
