2005 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
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 Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1975 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 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 302 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |
