1980 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 775 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.
Because 1989 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra 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 Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Supra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |