2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Brevis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Brevis would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Brevis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Brevis (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Brevis weights approximately 521 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 2001 Toyota Brevis 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, 2001 Toyota Brevis 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, 2001 Toyota Brevis (250 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Brevis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Brevis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
