2000 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Triumph 2000
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1968 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Civic | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
