1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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 12 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Concerto | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
