2005 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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 (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |