1972 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 41 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 1157 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Venza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2775 mm |
