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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 1996 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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 | 1834 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |