1978 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 297 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 Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 Sprinter | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |