1984 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Toyota Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Century 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 1989 Toyota Century. 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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1989 Toyota Century 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. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1989 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Century |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
