2004 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | 5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
