2005 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Renault 12
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 12 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1971 Renault 12 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | 12 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 138 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 56 L |