2008 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Because 1970 Volkswagen 411 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 Volkswagen 411. 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 (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 411 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 411 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | 411 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1679 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |