2000 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 490 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, 2012 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
