1999 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
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 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
