1965 Toyota Corona vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,666 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 222 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Toyota Corona | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corona | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |