1999 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 2010 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3400 mm |
