1970 Honda 1300 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 385 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda 1300 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | 1300 | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |