2002 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 206 kg more than 2002 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2012 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Camry |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |