2000 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Camry weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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, 1989 Toyota Camry (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1989 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Camry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
