1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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, 2004 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 (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Sunbird | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
