1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Concerto | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |