1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 82 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Toyota Corona 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 1973 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Toyota Corona | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corona | Civic |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |