1981 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 29 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 (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 899 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 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 2010 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
