1986 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 12 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2380 mm |