1993 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corolla | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |