2001 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2001 Honda Civic and 2001 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RunX (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota RunX weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Toyota RunX (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Toyota RunX has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota RunX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | RunX |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |