2007 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 307 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1973 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
