1978 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 29 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 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3250 mm |