2006 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
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 Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Celica (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 640 kg more than 1987 Toyota Celica.
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, 1987 Toyota Celica (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Celica 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 | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
