2009 Dacia Sandero vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2009 Dacia Sandero is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 21 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Sandero | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Dacia | Honda |
| Model | Sandero | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
