1980 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Civic | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |