1981 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2005 Toyota Stallion is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc, 2005 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Stallion (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Stallion should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 551 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Stallion 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 2005 Toyota Stallion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 2005 Toyota Stallion (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Stallion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota Stallion | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Stallion |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1336 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |