2006 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 640 kg more than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1987 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
