2005 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Starlet.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1993 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Starlet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |