1999 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 131 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |