2008 Honda FR-V vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 440 kg more than 1990 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 FR-V (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | FR-V | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
