2004 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 434 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (151 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1671 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 77 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |