2000 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Steyr G-series
To start off, 2001 Steyr G-series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Steyr G-series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Steyr G-series (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Steyr G-series should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Steyr G-series weights approximately 1010 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Steyr G-series (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Steyr G-series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2001 Steyr G-series | |
| Make | Honda | Steyr |
| Model | Civic | G-series |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
