1977 Toyota Crown vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 313 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 Toyota Crown 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 1977 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Crown | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Crown | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
