1971 Toyota Century vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 387 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Toyota Century 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 Toyota Century. 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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Century | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Century | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2649 mm |