1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 609 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, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |