2003 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 304 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 1993 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |