1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 23 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 40 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 67 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, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Concerto | Polo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
