1970 GAZ 24 vs. 1984 Honda Civic

To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ 24. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ 24 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 GAZ 24. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ 24 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.

Because 1970 GAZ 24 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 GAZ 24. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 GAZ 24 (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ 24 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.

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