2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 86 kg more than 2013 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Solara | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Solara | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |