2000 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Crown 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 1968 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |