2004 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
