1977 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 710 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Lexcen 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 1996 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Civic | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
