2005 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 69 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Because 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1858 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1056 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |