2003 Toyota Yaris vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 419 kg more than 2003 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, 2012 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Yaris. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Yaris | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Yaris | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
