1978 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 35 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1883 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 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Tundra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3221 mm |