1979 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Civic | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |
