1999 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1994 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |