1999 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Previa. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Previa weights approximately 775 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, 1995 Toyota Previa (206 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1995 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Previa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
