1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 202 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
