2004 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 199 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 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 (144 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
