2001 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 680 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.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3270 mm |
