1986 Toyota Celica vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Celica (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 204 kg more than 1986 Toyota Celica.
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, 2013 Honda Civic (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Celica | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celica | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
