1986 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 265 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1984 Toyota Celica 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 1984 Toyota Celica. 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Celica |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |