2001 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Coupe (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Coupe.
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, 2005 Hyundai Coupe (184 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2005 Hyundai Coupe 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. 2005 Hyundai Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2005 Hyundai Coupe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Coupe |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |