1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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