2000 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 5 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 2,461 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 920 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2461 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1885 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3330 mm |
