2002 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 34 kg more than 2002 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1344 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
