2009 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 344 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 1978 Toyota Century 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 Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |