1990 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1965 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Civic | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
