1996 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 88 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
