1972 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1997 Toyota Paseo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 242 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 1997 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2390 mm |
