2000 Daihatsu Move vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Move would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daihatsu Move. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Move.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Daihatsu Move 2007 Honda Civic
Make Daihatsu Honda
Model Move Civic
Year Released 2000 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 989 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 90 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 3320 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 50 L