2000 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 55 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 1980 Toyota Celica 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 1980 Toyota Celica. 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
