1964 Steyr Haflinger vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr Haflinger.
Because 1964 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Steyr Haflinger 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Steyr Haflinger | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Steyr | Honda |
| Model | Haflinger | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
