2005 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 348 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Because 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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, both vehicles can yield 118 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
