2010 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | RAV4 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1745 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
