1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2010 Chevrolet Optra
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Optra is newer by 20 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Optra. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 1325 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, 2010 Chevrolet Optra (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2010 Chevrolet Optra | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Concerto | Optra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
