1974 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1995 Subaru SVX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru SVX (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1974 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru SVX weights approximately 945 kg more than 1974 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX 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, 1995 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Civic | 1995 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | SVX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
