2001 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2005 Toyota RunX 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RunX (187 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RunX weights approximately 98 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, 2005 Toyota RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | RunX |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1178 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |