2001 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 107 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |