2008 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |