1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Carina | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Carina | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |