2004 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Because 1974 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 1974 Toyota Corona. 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corona |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |