2000 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer 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 1984 Toyota Soarer 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 1984 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 1984 Toyota Soarer 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. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Soarer |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |