2005 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Renault Espace
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Renault Espace. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault Espace weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 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, 1984 Renault Espace (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1984 Renault Espace | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Espace |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |