2001 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 11 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 134 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, 2012 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | i20 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2525 mm |