1964 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 373 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Toyota Corona | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corona | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |