1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 154 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Concerto | 9 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2490 mm |
