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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 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. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
