2000 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 11 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai ix20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai ix20 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai ix20 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 415 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, 2011 Hyundai ix20 (260 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2615 mm |
