1982 Toyota Carina vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Toyota Carina 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 1982 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Carina | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
