2007 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 228 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Crown |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 191 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 | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |