1988 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1980 Toyota Corona 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 1980 Toyota Corona. 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |