2005 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 493 kg more than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Sport 800 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 1964 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1964 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
