1999 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1999 Honda Civic and 1999 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (167 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (166 Nm @ 6300 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | MR2 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |