1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1976 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1976 Holden Sunbird and 1976 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 605 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 1976 Holden Sunbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1976 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Sunbird | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |