2004 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta.
Because 1964 Vauxhall Cresta 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 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Civic | Cresta |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |