2008 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 51 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |