1986 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 784 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3090 mm |
