1984 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 232 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 131 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
