2000 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 13 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1554 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
