1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 191 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Chevrolet El Camino 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 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | El Camino | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 1797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 324 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |