1989 Honda Concerto 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 Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Concerto 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Honda Toyota
Model Concerto Condor
Year Released 1989 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 1812 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 0 HP
Torque 142 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 5700 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2660 mm


 

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