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 34 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 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 | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
