2000 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 170 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 1983 Toyota Corona 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 1983 Toyota Corona. 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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