2008 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 454 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1969 Toyota Century 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 1969 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2981 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |