1974 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, 1974 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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. Both 1974 Honda Civic and 1972 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,169 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda Civic (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Civic.
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, 1972 Honda Civic (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Civic | 1972 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |