1984 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1997 Toyota Sienna is newer by 13 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 924 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.
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, 1997 Toyota Sienna (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1997 Toyota Sienna 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. 1997 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
