1976 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7
To start off, 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 (173 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 weights approximately 1155 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Luxgen Luxgen7 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 | |
| Make | Honda | Luxgen |
| Model | Civic | Luxgen7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1876 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1768 mm |
