1999 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris is newer by 13 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 84 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2012 Toyota Yaris (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1041 kg |
