2008 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault Espace (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 Renault Espace.
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 Renault Espace (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1988 Renault Espace | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 170 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 | 1240 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |