1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 274 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1970 GAZ Volga 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 Volga. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ Volga | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GAZ | Honda |
| Model | Volga | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
