2004 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla. 1993 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |