2009 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Renault 21

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 21 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.

Because 1989 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault 21 (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

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