1990 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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 Hyundai i30 (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | i30 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
