1978 Honda Civic vs. 1963 Steyr 700C

To start off, 1978 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Civic weights approximately 138 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Steyr 700C 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 1963 Steyr 700C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.

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