1977 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 134 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Crown | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Crown | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1216 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
