2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 7 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 2,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 613 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, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Trajet |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |