2007 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 960 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |