1975 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP) has 421 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1003 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 2001 Toyota Supra 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 2001 Toyota Supra. 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1975 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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