1997 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 84 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corolla | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |