1999 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 1999 Honda Civic and 1999 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Solara |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |