1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 24 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 1005 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 2008 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
