1973 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 655 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3710 mm |
