2005 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Honda Civic (119 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 93 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |