1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1973 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,168 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda Civic weights approximately 92 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Because 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa 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 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1973 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
