2000 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Brevis 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Brevis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Brevis (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Brevis weights approximately 390 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 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Brevis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2001 Toyota Brevis (280 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Brevis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Brevis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
