2003 Toyota Mark II vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Mark II will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Mark II | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Mark II | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |