1975 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 180 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 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Civic | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2400 mm |
