2000 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2003 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 3 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 1100 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 2003 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2003 Isuzu Ascender (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2003 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Civic | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3280 mm |
