2006 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 652 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |