2000 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
