2000 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |