2001 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 is newer by 9 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 Hyundai i30 (154 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2010 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | i30 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
