2008 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |