1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 372 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 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 (325 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1999 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Sunbird | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4143 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
