1984 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Taft | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Taft | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
