2004 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1984 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 1984 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 (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |