2002 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2002 Honda Civic and 2002 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 164 kg more than 2002 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |