1993 Toyota Century vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 554 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Century 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 1993 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1993 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Century | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Century | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
