2008 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla. 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 (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |