2000 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Duster weights approximately 75 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.
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 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2010 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Duster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2673 mm |
