2009 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 231 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
