1978 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 34 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1477 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3030 mm |
