1990 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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. Both 1990 Honda Civic and 1989 Honda Concerto are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 52 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, 1990 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Concerto |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |