1975 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 457 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Civic | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
