1975 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 102 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 1971 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Civic | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 46 L |
