1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Comodoro | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
