2002 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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 21 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Concerto |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |