1984 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 Toyota Celica 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 1977 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
