1978 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet is newer by 17 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 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 52 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Civic | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Starlet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |