1988 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
