1980 Austin Maxi vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Maxi (72 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 141 kg more than 1980 Austin Maxi.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Maxi. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Maxi. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Maxi | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Maxi | Civic |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |