1983 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 2071 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 108 L |
