1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Concerto | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |