2009 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 28 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Toyota Crown. 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |