2010 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Because 1985 Toyota Celica 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 Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Celica |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
