2007 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 285 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Because 1981 Toyota Carina 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 1981 Toyota Carina. 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, 1981 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |