2008 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 4 kg more than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Because 1976 Toyota Crown 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 1976 Toyota Crown. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown. 1976 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |