2007 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 92 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |