1983 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 460 kg more than 1983 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
