2005 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 231 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

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