1981 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,333 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 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, 1988 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 1988 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |