1983 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1983 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
