2000 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Venturi Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Venturi Cabriolet (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1989 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Honda | Venturi |
| Model | Civic | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
