1980 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 11 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1005 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 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2290 mm |
