1970 Austin 1800 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 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 1800 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 1800 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |