1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 664 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (37 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Daihatsu Fellow has manual transmission. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Fellow | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |