1989 Renault 19 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (92 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 19. (134 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 19. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Renault 19 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | 19 | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |