2005 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
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 Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1968 Toyota Crown 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 Crown. 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 Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1666 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
