1975 Austin 1800 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin 1800 would be higher. Both 1975 Austin 1800 and 2007 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Austin 1800 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Austin 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin 1800 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |