1975 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1975 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Honda Civic (49 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Volkswagen 1302 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 Volkswagen 1302. 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 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Civic | 1971 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | 1302 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |