1999 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 14 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1466 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Tundra |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 443 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3700 mm |