1978 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 502 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Civic | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
