2004 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 171 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Because 1976 Toyota Carina 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 1976 Toyota Carina. 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, 1976 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Carina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |