2000 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 12 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | H1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
