2000 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 285 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 1993 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 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |