2006 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 720 kg more than 1986 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |